Chapter 249
The next morning, Sasha woke up to find Williams already dressed and about to leave. "What are you doing?" she asked in a sleepy voice.
Williams, buttoning his shirt, looked at her. "I'm leaving. I need to report to work."
Sasha's eyes cleared, and she sat up, almost annoyed. "Why so soon? I thought you were staying longer."
Williams sighed and turned around, gesturing with his hands for her to understand. "I need to be at work. It's very important."
She frowned, and he could see her displeasure written all over her face. He went to the bed and sat beside her, holding her by the shoulders. "Listen, the task at hand is really important. We need to carry it out immediately. I need you to fly into Emerald Falls before tomorrow."
Sasha's expression softened slightly. "Before tomorrow?"
Williams nodded. "Yes. Once everything is suc
Chapter 250One of Sasha's men burst into the room, his face pale and his breathing labored, as he found the two bodies. "Boss, what happened?" he gasped.Sasha, who was seated on the bed, looked up with an icy stare. "What took you so long?"“I'm sorry, Boss. I went to deliver the package to Boris.”There was a brief pause and then he continued. "Scarface," he stammered, pointing to the lifeless body sprawled on the floor. "It was Scarface. Was it him?"Sasha's expression darkened. "Dispose of the body," she commanded coldly. "And call for an emergency meeting with the lieutenants. We need to address this immediately."The man, still in shock, nodded quickly. "Yes, boss. Right away." He hesitated, then blurted out, "How did Scarface know your location? This place was supposed to be secure."Sasha stood up, her eyes blazing wi
Chapter 251That evening, Sasha booked a flight and left for Emerald Falls. When she landed, she picked up her phone and called Williams."Hey, Williams, I've arrived," she said. "Come pick me up."Williams agreed, "Alright, give me about 30 minutes. I'll be there soon."True to his word, within 30 minutes, Williams arrived at the airport. He was dressed casually, with a face mask to conceal his identity. He spotted Sasha and walked up to her."Sasha," he greeted warmly, hugging her. "Good to see you."She hugged him back tightly. "It's good to see you too, Williams. Thanks for coming to get me.""Of course," he replied, taking her bag. "Let's get you settled in."They made their way to his car, and Williams drove them to Sky Suite Hotel. Once there, he went to the front desk and booked a room for Sasha."Here we are," he said, handing her the room key. "Room 203. I made sure it's one of the best."Sasha smiled appreciatively. "Thank you, Williams. You've done well."She went closer t
Chapter 252As they returned to Sasha's hotel room, Williams began to outline the details of the operation. "Here's everything you need to know about the job," he started, his voice serious.Sasha sat on the bed, fully awake now and listening intently. "Go on," she said."The target is in Sky Care Hospital. The same person who owns Sky Suite Hotel owns the hospital, so it should be an easy pass for you since you've stayed here for a night and have seen their security pattern. I’ve provided you with a map of the building and the image of the target," Williams said, handing her a folded paper and a colorful photograph of Liam.Sasha took the image from him and placed it on the table, unfolded the map and studied it. "Alright. What’s the plan?" she asked."First, you need to enter the hospital and stalk a nurse until she goes to the restroom. Once she’s in there, knock her out and immediately put on her uniform. Then, head down to the ward where Liam Carter is being held. Once inside, be
Chapter 253Inside the car, Sasha turned to Williams, her expression curious. "How did you know that was the ward? You reacted as if you were sure about it."Williams hesitated for a moment, not wanting to involve Alisha or reveal too much. "My instincts told me," he replied, trying to sound confident.Sasha raised an eyebrow, clearly not convinced. "Instincts? What if your instincts are wrong and it's not the ward?""Trust me," Williams insisted. "It's definitely the ward. Just trust me on this."Sasha went silent for a moment, her eyes studying his face. "I saw someone walk into that ward, and you reacted. You tried to cover your face. Who is that girl?"Williams felt a wave of anxiety but kept his composure. "It's nothing. Just focus on the task at hand."Sasha wasn't buying it. "Tell me everything you know so I can do my job properly. If there's someone involved, I need to know."Williams sighed, realizing he needed to say something to satisfy her curiosity. "Alright, the girl mig
Chapter 254Meanwhile, Jaxon and Milly had been on vacation for what felt like forever.He was all over her, completely engrossed in their time together, forgetting everything else, including his fiancée, Alisha.He frequently asked his father for money, and the last time he asked, his father had sternly told him to come back home or else he’d stop funding his lavish lifestyle. But Jaxon had other plans.After learning from Williams that his father had another family elsewhere, Jaxon was determined to use that information against him, unaware that it was a seed planted by Williams for his own sinister purposes.As they lounged on the beach, soaking up the sun, Jaxon’s mind was racing with his schemes. Milly noticed his distraction and nudged him.“What’s on your mind?” she asked, smiling.Jaxon glanced at her, his expression serious. “We’re going back to Emerald Falls soon,” he said.“How soon?” She asked, anxious.“On the morrow.” Jaxon replied and turned to face her.Milly's face fe
Chapter 255It was already late when their flight landed, so Jaxon decided they should book a space at Sky Suite and spend the night. They walked to the receptionist and were booking a room when Williams saw them and approached, with Sasha by his side."Jaxon! Milly!" Williams called out, smiling broadly as he walked over.Jaxon turned, a bit surprised but happy to see him. "Williams! What a surprise!" He shook hands with Williams, who then hugged Milly warmly."Hey, Williams," Milly said, smiling. "Fancy meeting you here.""This is Sasha," Williams said, introducing the woman beside him. "She's a very good friend of mine." He turned to Sasha and said, “And these are my two colleagues at work, Jaxon Sterling and Milly Sienna.”Sasha smiled and extended her hand. "Nice to meet you both.""Nice to meet you too, Sasha
Chapter 256The evening progressed with laughter and an ever-growing sense of camaraderie. Sasha lit up a cigarette, offering one to Jaxon and Milly. Jaxon eagerly took one, while Milly hesitated for a moment before accepting. Meanwhile, Williams took a sip of his drink, declining the cigarette with a polite shake of his head."I don't smoke," Williams explained. "Never have."Sasha blew a stream of smoke into the air, looking at Williams with a playful smirk. "You don't know what you're missing."Jaxon, now feeling the effects of both the alcohol and the cigarette, leaned back in his chair and grinned. "So, Sasha, you seem like a fun person. Have you ever... you know, had a wild night with more than one person?"Milly giggled, clearly feeling the buzz as well. "Jaxon! You're so naughty!"Sasha laughed, taking another drag from her cigarette. "Oh, I've had my
Chapter 257The next morning, Milly and Jaxon got dressed and prepared to go to EMC. Milly was anxious about her absence from work, planning to lie about being unwell. Jaxon, on the other hand, was nonchalant, relying on his father's influence as a board member.As they drove to the company, Milly glanced at Jaxon. "Are you sure this is a good idea?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry.Jaxon shrugged. "Relax, Milly. No one's going to fire you. Besides, my father will handle everything."They arrived at EMC, and Jaxon kissed Milly on the cheek. "I'll go see my father. You go sign in and explain your absence.""Don't forget the money you promised me." Milly reminded him.Jaxon responded quickly: "Right, I'll get it from my dad right away. Meet me downstairs when you're done."Milly nodded, feeling a knot in her stomach. "Okay. Good luck with your dad."Jaxon smirked. "I don't need luck. Just charm."They parted ways, Jaxon heading to his father's office while Milly went to the admin
Chapter 397Morning broke with a dull glow, illuminating the quiet safe house nestled deep in the woods. Inside, tension hung thick in the air. Williams was standing near the window with a phone pressed to his ear, speaking in a calm but calculated tone.“We’ve got your son, Charles,” he said, his voice steady. “But we haven’t located Jaxon.”On the other end of the line, Mr. Sterling’s voice cracked with emotion. “Charles? Is he safe? Are you sure?” Relief flooded his tone, but it was quickly shadowed by anxiety. “What about Jaxon? Did you find him? Is there anything—anything—leading up to him?”Williams let out a quiet sigh, one that sounded more like practiced patience than genuine concern. “That’s all we could manage,” he replied. “The men who took Jaxon still have him, and from what we’ve gathered, they plan to kill him if there’s any interference.”Mr. Sterling was silent for a beat, processing the grim news. Then, his voice rose, tinged with panic. “What do I do now? How do I
Chapter 396James and Gregor stepped out of their concealed position in the underbrush as the taillights of the SUV disappeared into the darkness. The cool night air was eerily silent now, broken only by the faint rustling of leaves and the muffled sounds of wildlife in the distance. The ground beneath their boots crunched softly as they moved toward the aftermath of the chaos they had just witnessed.Gregor’s eyes scanned the scene, his face expressionless as he took in the lifeless bodies sprawled across the area. Three of them, including Ben they once held, lay motionless, their weapons discarded and their blood staining the dirt beneath them.Gregor crouched beside one of the bodies, briefly checking for a pulse, though he already knew there was none. Standing, he shook his head and muttered, “Well, that’s the life they’ve chosen for themselves.”James, standing a few steps behind him, remained silent for a moment, his sharp eyes darting around the scene. The faint glow of the moo
Chapter 395The shadows of the dilapidated bunker stretched long under the moonlight as Williams and his team lay in wait. They had taken up position hours earlier, tucked inside Jaxon’s sleek sports car, the dark, polished metal blending seamlessly into the night. The air inside the vehicle was stifling, thick with tension and the faint metallic tang of gun oil. Every man was armed and ready, their nerves wound tight, waiting for the right moment to strike. Williams sat in the driver’s seat, his hands resting casually on the steering wheel, though his eyes never left the rearview mirror. Beside him, Kane sat rigid, one hand gripping Jaxon’s arm firmly while the other rested on the stock of a shotgun lying across his lap. In the cramped sports car, Tom and Dorian crouched uncomfortably in the trunk, their weapons at the ready, waiting for Williams’ signal.The silence inside the car was shattered when headlights cut through the darkness. A single car approached, its rumbling engine e
Chapter 394The dense canopy of the forest loomed overhead, casting long shadows over the makeshift campsite where James and Gregor had been holed up for days. The air was damp, thick with the earthy scent of moss and pine, and the distant call of nocturnal creatures echoed through the stillness.Gregor sat cross-legged on the damp ground, his eyes glued to the small tablet in his lap. A blinking red dot pulsed steadily on the screen—the nano tracker they’d planted on Ben’s phone.For three grueling days, they’d followed that dot from one hideout to another, staying just far enough away not to be detected. They’d spent their nights in the car or in the bush, catching only brief moments of sleep between shifts of surveillance.Tonight was no different, and Gregor’s tired eyes burned as he watched the screen, hoping for any sign of movement.James lay stretched out on the ground beside him, his jacket pulled over his face to block out the faint moonlight filtering through the trees. Hi
Chapter 393Jack paced back and forth in the dimly lit room, his gun laid out on the table as he meticulously assembled and armored it. Each metallic click echoed in the stale air, punctuating the tense atmosphere.They had to switch hideouts when Ben rejoined them, in case he was being tailed. Jack carefully considered the situation and concluded that bringing him back into the operation as an additional resource would be a wise decision, just in case they encountered any unexpected challenges but he made sure they switch hideout from time to time. But their main exchange point was still the old bunker because it has a lot of escape routes and underground tunnels.Ken was nearby, double-checking their supply of ammunition, while Denver and Ben lounged on an old, battered couch, their excitement barely contained.“Finally, we’re getting out of this shithole with a bundle of millions,” Denver said to Ben, leaning back with a smug grin. He flicked a discarded cigarette butt into the cor
Chapter 392The evening sky was a dusky orange, streaked with long trails of purple as the sun dipped below the horizon. Williams parked the sleek, black car that Mr. Sterling had secured for him—a high-profile Lamborghini that was both remarkable and practical for what was about to go down.The tinted windows gleamed faintly in the fading light as he stepped out, dressed in a dark hoodie and jeans. He adjusted the baseball cap on his head and pulled it lower to obscure his face further.Kane was already waiting near the edge of the gravel lot, leaning casually against a rusted lamp post that barely flickered to life. His stance was relaxed, but his eyes darted around, sharp and alert. A few paces away, Tom and Dorian lingered by the entrance to the abandoned warehouse, their conversation low but punctuated with short laughs.Williams approached Kane with purposeful strides. Without a word, he gestured for Kane to follow him a short distance away from the others.“They ready?” William
Chapter 391Andrew’s pen hovered over the page. “Eric Wood? The CEO of EMC?”“Yes,” Sterling said, his voice steady now, laced with conviction. “He’s had a vendetta against my family for months. He’s jealous of our success, our influence. And now, with everything happening at EMC, I wouldn’t put it past him to stoop this low. My two sons were kidnapped in a sparse of a few weeks. Is it not strange?”Andrew tilted his head, his expression skeptical. “That’s a serious accusation, Mr. Sterling. Do you have any evidence to support this?”Mr. Sterling sighed heavily, as though burdened by the weight of his own claim. “Not concrete evidence, no. But think about it. He has the resources, the motive. And I heard through some… private channels that he’s been meeting with unsavory characters lately. People who could easily pull off something like this.”Andrew jotted a few notes, his pen moving quickly. “I see. I’ll look into it. But you understand we can’t act on hearsay alone.”“Of course, of
Chapter 390As soon as Mr. Sterling ended the call with Williams, he hurried to his closet, throwing on a sleek navy suit and matching tie. His hands trembled slightly as he adjusted the knot, but he steeled himself, taking a deep breath.This wasn’t just a favor for Williams; it was a calculated move to get his two sons back. Grabbing his keys, he rushed out of his mansion, the elevator ride to the ground floor feeling agonizingly slow.When he finally stepped outside, the cool morning air bit at his face, but he paid it no mind. His black sedan waited at the curb, and he climbed in, starting the engine with a growl. As he sped toward Sky Suite, he rehearsed the lies he might need to tell to retrieve Jaxon’s car.The towering Sky Suite hotel loomed ahead, its modern glass facade gleaming brightly under the early morning sun. As Mr. Sterling approached the entrance, his stomach tightened. The sight of two patrol cars parked near the lobby entrance made his pulse quicken. Uniformed off
Chapter 389As soon as Kane received the message from Tom that Jaxon had finally broken under the pressure and confessed, he immediately pulled out his phone and dialed Williams. His tone was sharp, clipped, and direct as he relayed the crucial information.“He finally talked,” Kane said without any preamble. “He’s given up Jack’s location—some bunker near the old docks.”Williams, on the other end of the line, didn’t respond right away. The faint sound of tapping, likely his pen against his desk, filled the silence. “Good,” Williams finally said, his voice steady but tinged with calculation. “Did he say anything about how many men Jack has with him?”“Yeah,” Kane replied. “Three, including Jack himself. He said one of them ran away. It’s a small crew.”Williams let out a low hum of approval. “That’s manageable. We’ve got the numbers, four to three. Here’s the plan,” he said, leaning forward in his chair. “You’re going to prep Jaxon to lead you straight to the bunker. He’s our key. Ma